Shape-controlled synthesis and application of one-dimensional cadmium chalcogenide nanocrystals by Xi, Lifei

“…This is significant because in the past fifteen years, this method has only been able to generate low aspect ratio nanorods (less than 20). …”
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"模仿欲望" ：《肉蒲团》和《绣榻野史》中性欲的表现 = Mimesis of desire : sexual desires in “Carnal Prayer Mat” and “Incest of the Two Absurd Families” by 许嘉欣 Koh, Jia Xin

“…Despite the many titles given to classify “sexual fiction” in the Ming and Qing Dynasty, it usually refers to novels written with content largely based on description of sexual love and carnal pleasures. Past analysis on such novels had usually placed emphasis on the moral degradation of social values, e.g. …”
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Applying the self-determination theory in computer games for health communication. by Leow, Shallyn Xue Ling.

“…Serious games have been proven effective in achieving educational and health communication goals in past research for decades. However, the role of game enjoyment has not been considered as a main factor although it is one of the most important features in video games, and has been found to influence health-related outcomes in previous health communication game studies. …”
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Investigation and implementation of image processing algorithms for medical application by Mya Thandar Maung.

“…Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) has experienced a rapid growth in the past several years and has found further applications in a wide variety of fields, such as neuroscience, psychology, and political science, in addition to medical applications. …”
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Small scale 3D jet scour by Nuramirah Suyin Zaihan

“…Large scaled experiments on scour were common in various past studies with experimental conditions of a culvert pipe diameter, measuring as big as 900mm. …”
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Analysis of stiff fibres in low modulus resin by Leung, Phyllis Weng Yan

“…A literature review was done to review past research done in this area, such that relevant experimental results and theoretical predictions could be extracted and used for comparison. …”
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Co-located face-to-face social interaction using multiple smartphones by Tee, Yu Chao

“…Next, the principles of cooperative game design are looked into along with cross referencing other recent cooperative games that have been created in the past. The knowledge gathered from these sources are used in the design of the game. …”
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Design, modeling, and optimization of nonlinear piezoelectric energy harvesters by Upadrashta, Deepesh

“…Over the past few years, structural health monitoring using wireless sensors has received significant emphasis to improve the safety, serviceability, and reliability of mechanical and civil structures. …”
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Leaching characteristics, toxicity and adsorption capacities of micro-plastic beads by Yong, Rachel Jie Ying

“…Plastic pollution is a ubiquitous and growing global problem. Past studies have shown that not only are plastics a source of chemical contaminants to environment, but also a sink of organic pollutions in the environment. …”
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Variable resolution imaging fiber probe using digital spatial light modulator by Shinde, Anant, Perinchery, Sandeep Menon, Matham, Murukeshan Vadakke

“…Flexible fiber optic imaging systems including fiber optic confocal probes have found tremendous significance in the recent past for its applications in high resolution imaging. …”
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Partial rupture of a locked patch of the Sumatra megathrust during the 2007 earthquake sequence by Konca, A. Ozgun, Avouac, Jean-Philippe, Sladen, Anthony, Meltzner, Aron J., Sieh, Kerry, Fang, Peng, Li, Zhenhong, Galetzka, John, Genrich, Jeff, Chlieh, Mohamed, Natawidjaja, Danny H., Bock, Yehuda, Fielding, Eric J., Ji, Chen, Helmberger, Don V.

“…This variability probably arises from the influence of non-permanent barriers, zones with locally lower pre-stress due to the past earthquakes. The stress state of the portion of the Sunda megathrust that had ruptured in 1833 and 1797 was probably not adequate for the development of a single large rupture in 2007. …”
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Hybrid-modality ocular imaging using a clinical ultrasound system and nanosecond pulsed laser by Lim, Hoong-Ta, Murukeshan, Vadakke Matham

“…Hybrid optical modality imaging is a special type of multimodality imaging significantly used in the recent past in order to harness the strengths of different imaging methods as well as to furnish complementary information beyond that provided by any individual method. …”
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‘Recover together, recover stronger’: an exploratory literature review on the recovery challenges of creative SMEs following the COVID-19 pandemic and proposed future recommendatio... by Akintola, Bolanle Maryam, Kumar, Anil, Chokshi, Hemakshi, Samadhiya, Ashutosh, Agrawal, Rohit

“…Two years after the outbreak of the pandemic, businesses are now trying to adapt to the impact it has brought, hoping to receive support as it was in the past. However, before this feat can be accomplished, it is imperative to understand the recovery hurdles created by the pandemic. …”
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Health impact and economic evaluation of expanded program on immunization in China from 1974 to 2024: a modelling study by Wang, C, Lai, X, Abbas, K, Pouwels, KB, Zhang, H, Jit, M, Fang. H

“…<p><strong> Interpretation: </strong></p> China’s EPI has demonstrated remarkable health and economic achievements, contributing to worldwide EPI success over the past 50 years. Further investment in EPI is warranted to sustain coverage and expand vaccine inclusion in China and globally. …”

Burden of diseases attributable to excess body weight in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019 by Safiri, S, Grieger, JA, Ghaffari Jolfayi, A, Mousavi, SE, Nejadghaderi, SA, Fazlollahi, A, Sullman, MJM, Karamzad, N, Sahin, F, Singh, K, Collins, GS, Kolahi, A

“…Conclusions: The global burden of EBW has increased over the past three decades. This trend aligns with socio-demographic indices and is influenced by the physical activity levels and dietary habits of these populations.…”

Early Neoarchean geodynamic regime in the North China Craton: constraints from 2.7 Ga granitoids in the southern Jilin terrane by Liu, J, Zhang, H, Palin, RM, Liu, Z, Zhang, J, Cheng, C, Liu, X, Zhao, C

“…Indeed, early Neoarchean magmatism has been recognized in several terranes within the North China Craton over the past decade, although the geodynamic regime in which such activity occurred remains highly debated. …”

Cognitive diagnostic assessment in educational testing: a score strategy-based evaluation by Muhamad Firdaus Mohd Noh, Mohd Effendi @ Ewan Mohd Matore, Nur Ainil Sulaiman, Mohd Tarmizi Azeman, Hamzah Ishak, Nursohana Othman, Nurbaya Mohd Rosli, Siti Hannah Sabtu

“…The SCORE model of CDA is evaluated across five key elements: Strengths (S), Challenges (C), Options (O), Responses (R), and Effectiveness (E) by analyzing past literature sourced from reputable databases such as Google Scholar, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. …”
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Examining IoT-based smart campus adoption model: an investigation using two-stage analysis comprising structural equation modelling and artificial neural network by Sneesl, Radhwan, Jusoh, Yusmadi Yah, A. Jabar, Marzanah, Abdullah, Salfarina

“…The progress and evolution of technology have been rapidly transforming various aspects of our society and daily lives, including colleges and campuses into smarter environments compared to the past. Despite the numerous advantages offered by cutting-edge technologies, such as IoT-based smart campuses, academic research on their implementation suffers from a significant lack of comprehensive information necessary to deliver efficient smart campus solutions. …”
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Seen and heard: combining in-depth interviewing with social messaging to study the lived experiences of gifted youth in high power distance cultures by Wan Mohd Nor, Sofiya, Krauss, Steven, Roslan, Samsilah, Syed-Abdullah, Sharifah Intan Sharina

“…Open-ended WhatsApp diary prompts and an extended time provided a sense of anonymity which allowed participants to recall their past and discuss sensitive experiences. Combining these techniques facilitated in-depth exploration into the lived experiences and challenges of being gifted, and how giftedness shaped participants’ self-concept. …”
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The influence of nature and culture in the formation of traditional food at Lenggong Valley, Perak by Abdul Raji, Mohd Nazri, Ab. Karim, Shahrim, Esa, Jamilah Hani

“…This study explored the formation process of Lenggong traditional food that is influenced by the natural environment and culture diversity, in which the influence of both, explains the ingenuity of the past people in crafting various types of food which can still be tasted until today. …”
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